Lensman
In this animated adaptation of E. E. Doc Smith's groundbreaking science fiction serial "Grey Lensman" from the 1930s-1950s, Kimball Kinnison, a young man from the agricultural planet Mquie and his Valerian companion, Buscirk find a dying man with a legendary crystal lens embedded in his hand. As the man was dying, he mysteriously passed on the Lens to Kim. With more companions to come by, Kim must find out the purpose of the Lens before the Boskone dynasty does.
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Plot Summary
The Lensman series follows the exploits of Kimball Kinnison, a space cop who wields a powerful 'Lens' given to him by an alien race. He defends the galaxy from the nefarious "mentally unbalanced" invaders from the planet Arisia.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of the 1984 animated 'Lensman' is scarce, as it was a Japanese production with limited international release and documentation. It is generally considered a niche anime film from its era.
What Reviewers Say
- The animation style is representative of its time, appealing to fans of 80s anime.
- Plot is a condensed version of the complex E.E. 'Doc' Smith novels.
- Pacing can feel rushed due to the adaptation of a lengthy story.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for the 1984 'Lensman' is not readily available due to its limited distribution.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of the first book in E.E. 'Doc' Smith's seminal 'Lensman' series, a foundational work of space opera science fiction.
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